PDLP Chapter 377: Prince Rui Comes to the East Palace Again
Chapter 377: Prince Rui Comes to the East Palace Again
In the Eastern Palace, Qin Huai, the head of the outer court, was not there, so Prince Rui went directly to the Yi Qiu Courtyard in the inner court.
When the gatekeeper Wang Pozi saw King Rui coming, she hurried forward to greet him.
"This servant pays respects to King Rui."
"Go and tell him that the Crown Prince has something to do, and I want to inform Concubine Fang."
"Here."
Mrs. Wang did not dare to delay, so she asked two young palace maids to guard the door and hurried to report.
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Main House,
Nanny Jiang asked hurriedly,
"Mrs. Wang, are you saying that Prince Rui is here again? Who came with him?"
Mrs. Wang was stunned, not understanding what Madam Jiang meant, and replied,
"Prince Rui came with Eunuch Dong. It looks like they really have something to do."
Upon hearing this, Nanny Jiang frowned.
Said to Fang Qingge,
"Concubine Fang, can you let me go and receive Prince Rui? After all, the Crown Prince is not at home now, and it is not appropriate for Prince Rui to come alone."
Fang Qingge didn't say anything for a moment when she heard that. She thought of the babies who were still playing in the toy house and hadn't come out yet, otherwise they would have stuck to King Rui and made trouble again if they saw him.
Thinking of this, she shook her head.
"Madam Jiang, I'm going out! Since Prince Rui came here, he must have something to do. He won't let anyone hold him responsible for no reason.
Prince Rui went to visit the Crown Prince today, so he must have something to do."
"This? But Qin Huai didn't follow. Xiao Douzi left the palace again."
Nanny Jiang was in a dilemma. She knew it was not right not to meet Prince Rui, but because of Concubine Fang's reputation, she had to be on guard.
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Fang Qingge no longer cared what Nanny Jiang was thinking, and said to Granny Wang,
"Please invite King Rui to the hall."
"Yes, Master."
Mrs. Wang received the order and strode out.
Fang Qingge changed into some entertaining clothes and walked out quickly.
At this time, Prince Rui was standing in the yard. Several palace servants bowed and greeted him, then stood respectfully on both sides of the yard and did not leave.
King Rui smiled indifferently.
He thought to himself, this woman is worthy of my choice, and all the servants I trained are loyal to her.
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Fang Qingge walked out of the main house.
Just then, he saw the graceful Prince Rui standing in the yard, with one hand behind his back, looking up at the roof.
She bowed hurriedly.
"Greetings to King Rui."
King Rui, who had seen Fang Qingge coming out of the corner of his eye, pretended to have just seen her and said,
"Please excuse me, Concubine Fang. Today, after I have visited my brother, the Crown Prince, I have something to say to you alone."
Fang Qingge was a little surprised when he heard that. After all, when the elf came, he didn't say anything happened to the prince.
But the expression on King Rui's face did not seem fake. She nodded and said,
"Please invite King Rui into the hall to talk."
Fang Qingge made a gesture of invitation.
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Prince Rui strode into the hall, while Eunuch Dongzi was waiting at the door.
Nanny Jiang stopped Fang Qingge and said,
"Concubine Fang, let this old servant accompany you inside."
"No need, just wait outside the door!"
Fang Qingge said this and walked into the hall.
The two senior palace maids, Mu Mian and Hai Tang, hurriedly served tea and water, intending to serve inside.
"You guys go out, I want to have a few words with Concubine Fang."
Mumian and the other man looked at Fang Qingge.
"Well, let's get out!"
Seeing the master nod, he bowed and walked out reluctantly.
*
The room fell silent for a moment.
"I wonder what Prince Rui wants to say to the Crown Prince after meeting him alone?"
Fang Qingge went straight to the point.
King Rui glanced at him and didn't rush to talk. Instead, he picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea.
"Concubine Fang, please sit down first."
Fang Qingge knew that King Rui had returned exhausted, so she did not urge him any further. She sat to one side and waited for him to finish his cup of tea.
King Rui was satisfied and praised in his heart.
She has a broad mind and is magnanimous, and has the demeanor of a mistress of the house.
If Fang Qingge knew what he was thinking, she would definitely pour the hot tea on him.
Liang Hengrui took a few deep breaths before he slowly said,
"The prince was injured. The wound on his right shoulder was as big as a palm and deep enough to see the bone. He was unconscious when we went there."
"What? How did the prince get hurt?"
Fang Qingge stood up suddenly and asked.
"Don't worry, Concubine Fang. Lan Yu said that he was attacked by some unknown beast in the middle of the night! At the same time, Eunuch Fu and Bai Yu were also injured in the shoulders.
I have already sent someone to invite a doctor to treat the prince's wound.
Although the prince didn't allow anyone to tell anyone after he woke up, I still think it's better to tell you since you are so seriously injured."
Fang Qingge was anxious, thinking that the prince must have been injured during the time when the elf came to the East Palace.
Whether it was a coincidence or someone was targeting her, she had to go there as soon as possible!
Fang Qingge bowed to King Rui and said,
"Thank you, King Rui, for telling me."
After the conversation, there was a moment of silence. King Rui stood up and said comfortingly,
"You don't have to worry too much. My father will send a royal doctor tomorrow. If it's convenient for me, I will go with him. I'll send you a message then."
Fang Qingge didn't care what this person's purpose was, and still bowed and said,
"Thank you!"
"Then I am leaving. This matter should not be known to many people. Concubine Fang should understand."
"Yeah. Thank you."
Prince Rui nodded to Fang Qingge and slowly walked away from her. Nanny Jiang hurriedly sent him out.
Fang Qingge felt a little nervous, wondering whether the elf had treated the prince.
If he had been treated, why did King Rui say that the prince would be in a coma? !
Fang Qingge felt a little anxious.
But looking at the bright sky outside, Fang Qingge suppressed his anxiety and warned himself not to be impulsive.
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At the gate of Yi Qiu Courtyard, Nanny Jiang and everyone else in the courtyard respectfully escorted Prince Rui out.
Then Nanny Jiang hurried into the hall, looking at Fang Qingge who seemed a little absent-minded, and said worriedly,
"Concubine Fang, what does His Royal Highness the Crown Prince want Prince Rui to tell you about alone?"
Fang Qingge raised her head. She was thinking of an excuse to go see the prince. She was upset and didn't want to see Nanny Jiang's anxious expression after she found out that the prince was injured. So she lied,
"Madam Jiang, it's nothing serious. Prince Rui came to let you know that he has delivered the clothes!"
"Ah? This Prince Rui, it's such a small matter, is it worth him coming here in person? Madam, he seems to have bad intentions. Don't see him again next time!"
Fang Qingge forced a smile at the perceptive Nanny Jiang.
"Okay! I understand! The prince is not at home right now, so just give it to me to avoid suspicion!"
"Well, Mammy knows what to do!"
Fang Qingge saw that nothing was wrong, but was concerned about the prince's injury, so she lied,
"Madam Jiang, I'm a little sleepy. I'm going to go to bed first without dinner. Also, let the two nurses sleep with the babies tonight! Don't enter the inner room to disturb me."
"Ah! What's wrong with you? I'll go get the imperial physician."
When Nanny Jiang heard this, she thought Fang Qingge was sick.
"Don't worry, Madam Jiang. I just feel very tired. I'll be fine after a night's sleep."
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